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Shadow Reigns Eternal
The Devil offered her the perfect life. She chose Hell instead.
Amber's world was already in ruins when she met him—grief-stricken, hollowed by loss, and ready to burn it all down. So when the Devil slid into the bar beside her, offering a flawless future in exchange for one month a year in Hell, she listened.
But Amber had never been one to follow the rules.
Instead of signing her soul away, she makes a dangerous counteroffer—she’ll enter Hell willingly and on her own terms. If she can survive the trials, if she can prove her worth, then she won't belong to Lucifer. She’ll stand beside him. As his equal. As his partner.
Maybe as more.
Thrown into a world ruled by shadows and ancient power, Amber must face brutal physical and psychological challenges, navigate infernal politics, and endure the watchful gaze of a devil who was never meant to feel. As she rises through the ranks of the damned, earning both fear and fascination, one truth becomes clear:
She wasn’t meant to survive Hell.
She was meant to set it ablaze.
Amber's world was already in ruins when she met him—grief-stricken, hollowed by loss, and ready to burn it all down. So when the Devil slid into the bar beside her, offering a flawless future in exchange for one month a year in Hell, she listened.
But Amber had never been one to follow the rules.
Instead of signing her soul away, she makes a dangerous counteroffer—she’ll enter Hell willingly and on her own terms. If she can survive the trials, if she can prove her worth, then she won't belong to Lucifer. She’ll stand beside him. As his equal. As his partner.
Maybe as more.
Thrown into a world ruled by shadows and ancient power, Amber must face brutal physical and psychological challenges, navigate infernal politics, and endure the watchful gaze of a devil who was never meant to feel. As she rises through the ranks of the damned, earning both fear and fascination, one truth becomes clear:
She wasn’t meant to survive Hell.
She was meant to set it ablaze.
793 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 16, 2025
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About the author
Kennedy Richard
1 bookKennedy Richard is a New England-based author with a deep love for dark fantasy, morally gray characters, and stories that walk the line between romance and ruin. A former college athlete turned paralegal by day and writer by night, she finally embraced the chaos of her imagination with her debut novel, Shadow Reigns Eternal—a slow-burn romantasy set in the depths of Hell, where love is a dangerous game and survival is anything but guaranteed.
When she’s not writing, you can find her exercising, people-watching in coffee shops, or daydreaming about one tragic love story or another.
This is only the beginning.
When she’s not writing, you can find her exercising, people-watching in coffee shops, or daydreaming about one tragic love story or another.
This is only the beginning.
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June 8, 2025
⚫️Shadow Reigns Eternal is a dark, sultry, and intensely empowering fantasy that sucks readers down into the belly of Hell and manages to make them wish they could stay. Kennedy L. Richard offers a very fresh, original take on the old "deal with the Devil" shtick, turning it on its head with a heroine who doesn't merely buck the odds she charges head-on into the throne of damnation itself.
⚫️Amber is anything but your typical hero. She's shattered but seething with fury and determination, refusing to allow fate or even the Devil himself to steer her path. When Lucifer makes her an offer that would be too good to refuse, she does not respond with desperation, however, but with bravado: she intends to make her way through Hell not as a prisoner, but as a fierce warrior. This bold decision is a prelude to an exciting adventure through hellish worlds replete with brutal tests, thought-provoking puzzles, and distorted power structures.
⚫️Richard's prose is evocative and immersive, full of atmosphere and unvarnished emotion. Hell is not only a hellhole of suffering; it's a stage for rebirth, toughness, and strength. The psychological pressure Amber undergoes is equaled only by the bubbling tension between her and Lucifer a pairing that crackles with hazard, fascination, and surprise chemistry.
⚫️What makes this book truly unforgettable is Amber's change. She doesn't merely survive; she thrives, remaking the terms of her own damnation. Her path from sorrow to strength is ugly and lovely, cementing her as one of the most engrossing anti-heroines of modern fantasy.
⚫️Shadow Reigns Eternal is a must-read for anyone who loves dark fantasy, gritty characters, and tough, untamed women who won't be anyone's puppet. Kennedy L. Richard has given us a heroine who doesn't merely survive the fire she transcends it. It's a captivating, unapologetic, and completely unforgettable read.
Happy reading ❤️✨
⚫️Amber is anything but your typical hero. She's shattered but seething with fury and determination, refusing to allow fate or even the Devil himself to steer her path. When Lucifer makes her an offer that would be too good to refuse, she does not respond with desperation, however, but with bravado: she intends to make her way through Hell not as a prisoner, but as a fierce warrior. This bold decision is a prelude to an exciting adventure through hellish worlds replete with brutal tests, thought-provoking puzzles, and distorted power structures.
⚫️Richard's prose is evocative and immersive, full of atmosphere and unvarnished emotion. Hell is not only a hellhole of suffering; it's a stage for rebirth, toughness, and strength. The psychological pressure Amber undergoes is equaled only by the bubbling tension between her and Lucifer a pairing that crackles with hazard, fascination, and surprise chemistry.
⚫️What makes this book truly unforgettable is Amber's change. She doesn't merely survive; she thrives, remaking the terms of her own damnation. Her path from sorrow to strength is ugly and lovely, cementing her as one of the most engrossing anti-heroines of modern fantasy.
⚫️Shadow Reigns Eternal is a must-read for anyone who loves dark fantasy, gritty characters, and tough, untamed women who won't be anyone's puppet. Kennedy L. Richard has given us a heroine who doesn't merely survive the fire she transcends it. It's a captivating, unapologetic, and completely unforgettable read.
Happy reading ❤️✨
June 11, 2025
From the very first line,“The Devil offered her the perfect life. She chose Hell instead”,Shadow Reigns Eternal pulls you straight into a world of fire, fury, and fearless rebellion. My first impression? Jaw-dropping.Amber is not your typical protagonist,she’s grieving, broken, and utterly done playing by the rules. When the Devil himself offers her a deal, she doesn’t surrender—she challenges him. That bold premise instantly sets the tone for a dark, thrilling, and deeply emotional journey.
The plot is layered and relentless, filled with infernal trials, mind games, and power plays as Amber fights not just for survival, but for a throne beside Lucifer himself. 💀 The writing is vivid, poetic, and emotionally raw,Kennedy L. Richard doesn’t hold back. Every chapter drips with intensity and beautifully crafted darkness.The themes of inner strength, identity, and reclaiming control are brilliantly explored, making this not just a fantasy tale but a bold metaphor for personal empowerment.
Personally, I was hooked by the idea of a woman entering Hell on her own terms—and staying to conquer it. Amber is fierce, flawed, and unforgettable. The Devil is as magnetic as he is menacing, and their chemistry? Unholy perfection.In short , Shadow Reigns Eternal is a hypnotic blend of dark fantasy and emotional triumph—perfect for readers who crave powerful characters, seductive danger, and stories that burn long after the last page.
The plot is layered and relentless, filled with infernal trials, mind games, and power plays as Amber fights not just for survival, but for a throne beside Lucifer himself. 💀 The writing is vivid, poetic, and emotionally raw,Kennedy L. Richard doesn’t hold back. Every chapter drips with intensity and beautifully crafted darkness.The themes of inner strength, identity, and reclaiming control are brilliantly explored, making this not just a fantasy tale but a bold metaphor for personal empowerment.
Personally, I was hooked by the idea of a woman entering Hell on her own terms—and staying to conquer it. Amber is fierce, flawed, and unforgettable. The Devil is as magnetic as he is menacing, and their chemistry? Unholy perfection.In short , Shadow Reigns Eternal is a hypnotic blend of dark fantasy and emotional triumph—perfect for readers who crave powerful characters, seductive danger, and stories that burn long after the last page.
May 27, 2025
Incredible
A page turner. I couldn’t put it down , but I didn’t want it to end. Cannot wait for the sequel !
A page turner. I couldn’t put it down , but I didn’t want it to end. Cannot wait for the sequel !
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